What is the waiting period (iddah) for a pregnant woman, what is the ruling on a husband refusing to formally document a divorce, sufficing himself with merely uttering it, is the wife sinful for seeking divorce due to psychological pressures beyond her control, and is the fetus affected by visiting a Raqi (exorcist)?
The waiting period (iddah) for a pregnant woman ends upon delivery. Documenting divorce is essential to preserve rights. If a woman claims divorce, the judge should not marry her off until she proves it; otherwise, she should take the matter to the Sharia court. It is not permissible to seek a divorce except for a legitimate Sharia reason, but there is no sin in seeking an involuntary divorce. Feeling tired when reciting Surat Al-Baqarah may indicate affliction by magic or jinn possession, so one must continue with ruqyah (Islamic exorcism), dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and du'a (supplication). It is preferable for the couple to reconcile if possible and to unify their place of residence.
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